card game, need advice

Hello guys
i have been researching extensively on iphone development, and for many years i have told myself i will do this someday and now i am going to attempt to fulfil my promise.
I was hoping the people with a lot more experience in the field could answer a few of my questions, i would greatly appreciate it if someone can point me in the right direction:

1) i plan to make my own multi player card game with UI similar to the game in the following link